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Pellet grills

US11248798B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 8, 2019
Grant dateFeb 15, 2022
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Expiry dateMay 14, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02A40/928
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Pellet grills and associated methods of operation are disclosed. An example pellet grill includes a burn pot including an upper end having a first opening, a lower end located opposite the upper end and having a second opening, and a sidewall extending between the upper and lower ends. The example pellet grill further includes a fuel grate positioned within the burn pot between the upper and lower ends. The fuel grate is configured to support pellet fuel within the burn pot. The fuel grate includes a plurality of ash openings dimensioned to enable ash produced from combustion of the pellet fuel to pass downwardly through the fuel grate toward the second opening.

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